Nicole Richie

Considering the pilot episode alone boasted a cameo appearance by Gwyneth Paltrow, it should have been fairly obvious that Ryan Murphy's NBC hit 'The New Normal' wasn't going to be hurting for guest stars anytime soon. Among the latest to join the show's freshman season are legendary 'Star Trek' star and LGBT icon George Takei, along with fashion star Nicole Richie. But how big will either appearance be, and when can we expect them?